carefulness: an affirmation

One thing I told myself before I came back to WoW was to expect the worst from people. Don’t expect players to be nice to you in game or treat you like a human being. In WoW and real life, be careful who you talk to and who you choose to trust. Learn to grow a thick skin.

In love, guard your heart. Don’t give it away to someone who won’t put you first. Who doesn’t see you. Who doesn’t treat you as though you’re the most special person in the world. Every time you open yourself up, you put yourself in danger.

Don’t get too close, and don’t let the haters and players get to you. Don’t play their game either. Be better than them. If they insult you, don’t engage. Walk away. If they hurt your feelings, so what. It’s not the end of the world.

Put your armor back on, and keep your distance. Be careful with your heart.

It’s lonely, but you’ll be okay. It’s not your fault you were born/grew up this way. Sensitive and afraid.